Trevor Francis - RIP

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Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by Bluemike » Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:53 pm

Sad news, passed away in his apartment in Spain this morning, a mere 69 years of age. Condolences to his family.
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by marko69 » Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:16 pm

Crazy. 🤦‍♂️ RIP Trevor Francis.

Quite unbelievable and extremely coincidental. His goal, back post diving header v Malmo has been in my head for literally MONTHS!! Going to Malmo in a couple weeks for sons Wedding and spending time there. Only a few weeks ago I was YouTubing the goal for Scotty to see. His swedish wife to be didnt even know her home town was in a European Cup Final. Ive met the dad…… he’s not into football. Explains that.

FAR too young for Trevor Francis to pass. Its quite upsetting isn’t it. 🤦‍♂️ Fantastic player and took the P out of Scotland on a few occasions.
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by hallamblue » Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:18 pm

I saw this on the bbc news feed earlier. Couldn’t believe. But I suppose at least it was quick, poor devil.

Condolences to his family . But as you say, far too young!
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by Dazzz67 » Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:17 pm

What a sad day this is, to lose such an outstanding footballer and person, I actually feel quite sick and upset finding this out, RIP Trevor. Gone way too soon and at such a young age.

Also, do not want to take away losing TF but George Alagiah (newsreader) has passed away too, turning out to be a crap day all in all.

RIP George

My condolences to all their family & friends.
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by Cabanas Blue » Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:57 pm

Agree with Dazzz67 both gone far to young, RIP.
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by arana peligrosa » Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:27 am

That's a damn shame, you'd have to be of a certain age to appreciate or recognize his playing career but surprise and some dismay to learn of this news. Kind of disappeared off scene as a player in the 1980's until start of a managerial career but certainly provided some pivotal moments. Condolences to the family.

Will always carry the label of first 1 million player. Didn't think back then fools would be paying out 100 - 150 times that just four decades on. To score a winning goal in a European Final is an honor bestowed on the few and fortunate. Sorry to learn of the Bart-Williams news item also.
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Re: Trevor Francis - RIP

Post by marko69 » Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:50 pm

arana peligrosa wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:27 am
To score a winning goal in a European Final is an honor bestowed on the few and fortunate......
Yep Saint........, and always worth another look.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_puTabcb8Ik

......, Robertson on that left wing as well......., unbelievable Jeff.
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